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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pep Guardiola responds to Jurgen Klopp's criticism of FIFA Club World Cup
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to Jurgen Klopp over his criticism of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Catalan tactician and his players now have their first-ever experience of the newly-expanded Club World Cup under their belt, but not with the outcome they would have hoped for having progressed through the group stage. Advertisement Manchester City established themselves as the only side to win all three of their group fixtures by dismissing of Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus, securing themselves what initially appeared to be a more favourable last-16 tie. However, the clash with Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal proved to be far from straightforward, with City shipping four goals and scoring just three of their own across 120 minutes of action at the Camping World Stadium. City's early exit from the competition now gives them six weeks before their opening Premier League match, after doubts coming into the tournament centred around a potentially limited recovery time from a Final through until the opening weekend of the English top-flight. Speaking around Manchester City's eventual 3-4 defeat to Al Hilal after extra-time on Monday night, Pep Guardiola came out with a somewhat supportive message for comments issued by Jurgen Klopp criticising the FIFA Club World Cup. Advertisement The former Liverpool manager had told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag on the summer tournament Stateside, 'It's all about the game and not the surrounding events – and that's why the Club World Cup is the worst idea ever implemented in football in this regard. 'People who have never had or do not have anything to do with day-to-day business anymore are coming up with something. There is insane money for participating, but it's also not for every club.' The German football coach continued, 'Last year it was the Copa [America] and the European Championship, this year it's the Club World Cup, and next year the World Cup. That means no real recovery for the players involved, neither physically nor mentally.' Offering his own response to a figure he faced off across the course of many years in England, Pep Guardiola said, 'We fought together many, many times. Advertisement 'I know where this idea comes from; we fought a lot in England when we went to UEFA meetings, especially the Premier League, to decide the calendar and try to go more quality. 'When the players and managers rest, you have more quality,' the City coach continued. 'It didn't surprise me a lot, and I understand him and respect him, we have an incredible relation for many years when we were rivals, and I understand his argument – I would defend as well! 'But at the same time, we are in a job and follow FIFA, UEFA, Premier League, Serie A, every competition… The managers are not going to organise the competitions! Everyone has his own role, people organise this competition.' Issuing the seriousness in which the tournament is being taken by clubs in the knockout rounds in particular, Guardiola said of his Manchester City side, 'Once we're here, we're so proud because many, many teams complain about this competition because they're not here! Advertisement 'Otherwise they would love to be here; their media [coming] here, their supporters here, income in terms of money, and they would be happy to be here.' However, the 54-year-old clarified, 'Of course it's not an ideal situation for managers, I'd love to have two months until next season, to refresh. But it is what it is! And we deserve for what we've done in the past to be here. Once we are here, let's do our best as possible!' Manchester City's players will now be handed around four weeks away from City Football Academy duties before resuming training ahead of the start of the brand new Premier League season. The new campaign will begin with a trip to Molineux to face Wolves, in what will also be the first reunion between Vitor Pereira's side and Rayan Ait-Nouri following the Algerian's big-money move to the Etihad Stadium this summer.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Free rides are available for FIFA fans attending the Club World Cup match on July 4
Thanks to the City of Orlando's Downtown Development Board, fans attending the FIFA Club World Cup match at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on July 4 can enjoy free SunRail and shuttle services. Northbound SunRail service will stop running at 10:38 p.m., and southbound service will end at 10:51 p.m. Also, road closures near the stadium will start at 7 a.m. to handle the expected traffic. Advertisement Fans are encouraged to prepare ahead by visiting the FIFA Club World Cup Event Guide. It is recommended to plan early, arrive on time, and stay patient to ensure a smooth experience. For all FIFA Club World Cup matches at Camping World Stadium, on-site parking is available. You can still buy tickets for the quarter-final match on July 4. On event day, make sure to arrive at the stadium at least two hours before the match starts to avoid any delays. Free shuttle service to the stadium starts at 11:00 a.m., the same time as when all stadium parking lots and the North Box Office open. Gates to the stadium will open at 1:00 p.m., with the event set to begin at 3:00 p.m. As part of the FIFA Club World Cup match on July 4, SunRail Orlando is offering free transportation to improve the fan experience. This way, attendees can focus on enjoying the game without worrying about getting around. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Times
Manchester City pocket £37.8m but no trophy after shock upset by Al-Hilal
A 'pointless competition,' Jürgen Klopp says of this Club World Cup. Tell that to the Al-Hilal fans behind the dugouts at the Camping World Stadium, who rose to their feet and bellowed at the top of their voices after watching their team knock Manchester City out of the tournament. Tell that to Marcos Leonardo, the scorer of the winning goal, who triumphantly held the corner flag aloft in celebration after sweeping the ball into the goal from a yard out in the second half of extra time. Tell that to the millions watching worldwide who were gripped by this thrilling rollercoaster of a contest that swung one way, then the other, and to Simone Inzaghi, the victorious coach who left Inter Milan to move to Saudi Arabia just a matter of weeks ago.
Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Al Hilal Stuns Manchester City 4-3 in Club World Cup
Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal on a rebound in the 112th minute, and Al Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 on Monday night, eliminating the Premier League power from the Club World Cup in the round of 16. In a back-and-forth thriller at Camping World Stadium, the Saudi Arabian club took the lead three times, including twice in extra time, The Associated Press reported. Kalidou Koulibaly put Al Hilal ahead 3-2 in the 94th minute, but Phil Foden — who entered as a substitute four minutes earlier — equalized in the 104th. Leonardo finally put Man City away. Goalkeeper Ederson saved a header by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from inside the penalty box and the ball deflected to Leonardo, who redirected it with his right foot as he fell to the pitch near the left post. Al Hilal moves on to face Fluminense of Brazil, which took down another European power, Inter Milan, earlier Tuesday. Leonardo also scored in the 46th minute to even the match at 1-1. Bernardo Silvan opened the scoring in the ninth minute for Man City. Malcom put Al Hilal ahead in the 52nd, and Erling Haaland found the net in the 55th to make it 2-2. Key moment Manchester City nearly won it regulation in the final seconds of added time on a counterattack that was thwarted by a hard challenge. Referees did not call a penalty, and Man City coach Pep Guardiola ran onto the field to argue the decision after the whistle. Al Hilal will face Fluminense on July 4 at Camping World Stadium for a spot in the semifinals.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
City 'have to be ready to suffer' Florida heat
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says they "have to be ready to suffer" the heat in Florida when they face Juventus on is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius for the game at Camping World Stadium - a stark contrast to the British climate that City are used to sides have already qualified for the last 16 after winning their opening two games, but this meeting will determine the winners of Group G."I'm making the selection thinking about the second half because in these conditions we can't play at our rhythm," Guardiola said. "But all the teams have to handle it, so it is what it is."For the next World Cup, people will know [about] it already, but we have to be ready to suffer."My advice to people is to bring water, hats and towels."Guardiola also said he is managing his team's workload during the Club World Cup with it coming so soon after the conclusion of the Premier League season and international fixtures in means giving his players downtime, with some spotted playing beach football with the boss earlier this week."The end of the season was so demanding emotionally," he added. "It wasn't the best for consistency and results."I decided we'd do good training but let the players relax for the rest of the day."If they want to, play golf, go to the pool, on a day off be with their families - otherwise it would be so difficult mentally. It's to keep it fresh in the training sessions, not expending energy before the games because it would be so tough. "It's maintaining [fitness] and relaxing. We have 11 months ahead of us. I decided for them to do whatever they want."
